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How to get fromNewark to Joshua Tree National Parkby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark to Joshua Tree National Park by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane EWR - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    9h 55m
    $187–725

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 17h
    $881–1,786

  3. Drive 2,627 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Joshua Tree Oasis Visitor Centercar car 2,627 mi
    42h 39m
    $480–693

  4. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane JFK - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    10h 23m
    $202–749

  5. Train, bus via Ossining

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 22h
    $1,057–2,766

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport to 29 Palms Transit Centerbus bus
    3d 5h
    $1,114–2,303

Newark to Joshua Tree National Park by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 17hAverage Duration
Ticket$881Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,410.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Joshua Tree National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark to Joshua Tree National Park. However, you can take the line 62 bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), walk to Palm Springs Airport, take the bus to 29 Palms Transit Center, then walk to 29 Palms Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to 29 Palms Transit Center via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Palm Springs Airport, and 29 Palms Transit Center in around 2d 17h.

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